Therapeutic ring

ABSTRACT

A ring ( 20 ) for the small finger of the human hand to apply pressure to arterial channels for therapeutic purposes. The pressure is applied to the channel in the finger via projections ( 21 ) extending from an inner surface thereof. Among other benefits wearing the ring whilst sleeping has been found to reduce problem snoring.

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] This invention relates to rings for therapeutic use.

BACKGROUND ART

[0002] Rings which are said to improve circulation in the fingers andthose which accomplish or mimic acupuncture treatments are known.

[0003] U.S. Pat. No. 5,792,175 describes a ring which has serpentineconnecting portions between parallel plates upon which a plurality ofprotuberances are formed on the inner sides of the plates the ring issaid to promote the circulation of blood by accupressuring randomlyselected positions of the fingers by means of the protuberances.

[0004] U.S. Pat. No. 4,122,852 is another example of a ring havinginternal protuberances for accupressuring randomly selected positions ofthe fingers.

[0005] The human body has a number of arterial channels linked tovarious organs of the body by collateral's which emerge from the mainchannels

[0006] One such channel extends from the outer finger via the arm to andis communicable with organs such as the heart, small intestine, eyes,ears and to sinus regions via collaterals.

[0007] The application of pressure to the channel of the outer finger isknown to have a therapeutic effect on various organs and regions of thebody.

[0008] Casual therapeutic treatments making use of channels andcollaterals are commonly administered using acupuncture and massagetechniques.

[0009] No treatments or objects have been proposed which are designed toapply continuous pressure to the arterial channel in the outer finger.

[0010] It is according an object of the present invention to provide atherapeutic ring which is adapted to apply pressure to the channel inthe outer finger on a continuous basis.

[0011] Further objects and advantages of the present invention willbecome apparent from the ensuing description which is given by way ofexample.

DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION

[0012] According to the present invention there is provided atherapeutic ring adapted to be worn on an outer finger, the therapeuticring comprising.

[0013] a ring band; and

[0014] a plurality of projections extending from an inner surface of thering band, wherein the projections are adapted to apply continuouspressure to an arterial channel in the outer finger.

[0015] The ring can have two spaced projections extending from the innersurface of the ring band.

[0016] The ring band can be discontinuous.

[0017] The projections can be dome-shaped.

[0018] The ring band can be formed from a metal.

[0019] The ring band can be moulded or other wise formed in a plasticsmaterial.

[0020] Two projections can be provided, the spacing between theprojections results in pressure being applied to opposed sides of thearterial channel.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Aspects of the present invention will now be described withreference to the accompanying drawings in which;

[0022]FIG. 1 is a illustration indicating the location of channels andcollaterals in the human body, and

[0023]FIGS. 2, 2a and 2 b are side plan and sectional views of atherapeutic ring in accordance with the present invention.

[0024] With respect to FIG. 1 of the drawings in the human body a majorarterial channel extends from the outer finger of the hand up the backof the arm to the neck region and branches off into the neck, sinus, eyeand ears of a person.

[0025] The application of pressure to any of the points numbered 1 to 18of the channels and collaterals will have varying beneficial affects.

[0026] The present invention provides a therapeutic ring generallyindicated by arrow 20 which can be worn on a person's outer finger andapplies pressure to the channel between points 1 and 2.

[0027] The ring applies pressure to the channel in the finger viaprojections extending from an inner surface thereof.

[0028] A ring in accordance with one possible embodiment of the presentinvention and as illustrated by FIGS. 2 to 2 b can comprise a ring bandindicated by arrow 20 having two projections 21 extending from the innersurface of the band.

[0029] The ring band 20 can be discontinuous having two spaced apartfree ends.

[0030] The projections can be dome shaped as illustrated but othershapes are envisaged such as elongate strips or cross-shapedprojections.

[0031] The ring can be produced in many materials but is by preferenceproduced in metal which allows a fixed adjustment of the spacing S to bemade for individual wearers.

[0032] The ring band 21 may be a regular semi-circle or a portion 23 ofthe ring band from which the projections 23 extend can be slightlyflattened so that the projections are firmly applied in the arterialchannel region of a person's finger.

[0033] The ring band is of a substantially rectilinear cross-section

[0034] Although the preferred construction of the ring is as describedother alternative forms may be equally as effective.

[0035] The ring band may be moulded in a resilient plastics material orbe of a form similar to a tube or pipe strap with an adjustabletensioning device.

[0036] Aspects of the present invention have been described by way ofexample only and it will be appreciated that modifications and additionsthereto may be made without departing from the scope thereof, as definedin the appended claims.

1. A therapeutic ring adapted to he worn on an outer finger, the therapeutic ring comprising, a ring band; and a plurality of projections extending from an inner surface of the ring band, wherein the projections are adapted to apply continuous pressure to an arterial channel in the outer finger.
 2. A therapeutic ring as claimed in claim 1 having two spaced projections extending from the inner surface of the ring band.
 3. A therapeutic ring as claimed in claim 1 wherein the ring band is discontinuous.
 4. A therapeutic ring as claimed in claim 1 wherein the projections are dome-shaped.
 5. A therapeutic ring as claimed in claim 1 wherein the ring band is formed from a metal.
 6. A therapeutic ring as claimed in claim 1 wherein the ring band is moulded or other wise formed in a plastics material.
 7. A therapeutic ring as claimed in claim 1 wherein two projections are provided and the spacing between the projections results in pressure being applied to opposed sides of the arterial channel. 